Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Samsung Galaxy F12
The Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Samsung Galaxy F12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy F12 leads — 30/100 vs 29/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy F12 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A21s has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F12 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A21s is noticeably lighter (192g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Samsung Galaxy F12
What makes Samsung Galaxy A21s better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 221g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy F12 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A21s vs the Samsung Galaxy F12, the Samsung Galaxy F12 scores 1 points higher (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 16/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy F12 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy F12 and the Samsung Galaxy A21s are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Samsung Galaxy F12 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (55/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Samsung Galaxy F12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy F12
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy F12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy F12
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A21s and Samsung Galaxy F12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy F12
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 16/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy F12 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy F12 and the Samsung Galaxy A21s are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Samsung Galaxy F12 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (55/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Samsung Galaxy F12?
The Samsung Galaxy F12 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A21s by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Samsung Galaxy F12?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy F12 — 30/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A21s over the Samsung Galaxy F12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A21s (55/100 vs 30/100).